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Committees

About ANMAC

As part of ANMAC’s governance arrangements and accreditation responsibilities, the ANMAC Board has established a series of committees. These help us fulfil our strategic goals and meet our legal obligations.

The Board appoints a Chair and terms of reference for each committee. Each committee makes recommendations to the ANMAC Board.

Board committees

Governance Committee

Purpose

Ensure the governance systems of ANMAC, including the governance policies and procedures underpinning the conduct of the functions of the organisation comply with current regulatory requirements and reflect contemporary business, governance, policy and ethical requirements in Australia.

Objectives

Deal with matters relating to:

CEO remuneration, Key Performance Indicators and Annual Review

Company Secretary

ANMAC Constitution and Governance Charter—review and amendment, and notice to the Board

Purpose

Assisst the Board by providing high level oversight of financial reporting, risk management and audit.

ObjectiveS

This Committee will fulfil its purpose by:

Monitoring monthly and annual financial statements

Review of annual capital and operating budgets, and recommending approval to the Board

Oversight and review of the external audit process including assessment of the terms of engagement and remuneration of the auditor; recommending to the Board the appointment of the auditor; considering the scope and quality of external audits; and review of audit reports

Review the effectiveness of internal audits and internal control systems

Oversight of ANMAC's risk management practices and periodic review of key risks to the organisation.

Technical advisory committees

Purpose

reviewing the outcomes of assessments undertaken by ANMAC assessment teams for enrolled nurse programs of study

making recommendations on accreditation of the programs of study to ANMAC.

Objectives

Review reports from individual assessment teams and ensure there is sufficient evidence that a program being assessed meets the accreditation standards.

Make recommendations to ANMAC on whether accreditation should be granted, granted conditionally or not granted.

Recommend the establishment of a review panel if irreconcilable differences arise between the accreditation committee (and assessment team) and an education provider.

Review, ratify and provide advice on monitoring reports and rating.

International Consultative Committee

Purpose

Ensure ANMAC’s assessment system for assessing the qualifications of international nursing and midwifery applicants meets contemporary best practice and is primarily aimed at promoting and protecting the health of the community.

Objectives

Discuss and advise on issues relating to the business of the International Unit—policies, procedures, information management, fees and other relevant matters.

To liaise with relevant stakeholders, such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade , World Health Organization, Skills Australia, International Confederation of Midwives, International Council of Nurses.

Midwife Accreditation Committee

Purpose

Promote and protect the health of the Australian community through assuring the quality of nursing education by:

reviewing the outcomes of assessments undertaken by ANMAC assessment teams for midwifery programs of study

making recommendations to ANMAC on accreditation.

Objectives

Review reports from individual assessment teams and ensure there is sufficient evidence that a program being assessed meets the required education standards.

Make recommendations to ANMAC on whether the program should be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for accreditation

Recommend the establishment of a review panel if irreconcilable differences arise between the accreditation committee (and assessment team) and an education provider.

Review, ratify and provide advice on monitoring reports and rating.

Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Committee

Purpose

Promote and protect the health of the Australian community through assuring the quality of nursing education by:

reviewing the outcomes of assessments undertaken by ANMAC assessment teams for nurse practitioner programs of study

making recommendations to ANMAC on accreditation.

Objectives

Review reports from individual assessment teams and ensure there is sufficient evidence that a program being assessed meets the accreditation standards.

Make recommendations to ANMAC on whether the program should be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for accreditation

Recommend the establishment of a review panel if irreconcilable differences arise between the accreditation committee (and assessment team) and an education provider.

Review, ratify and provide advice on monitoring reports and rating.

Registered Nurse Accreditation Committee

Purpose

Promote and protect the health of the Australian community through assuring the quality of nursing education by:

reviewing the outcomes of assessments undertaken by ANMAC assessment teams for registered nurse programs of study

making recommendations to ANMAC on accreditation.

Objectives

Review reports from individual assessment teams and ensure there is sufficient evidence that a program being assessed meets the accreditation standards.

Make recommendations to ANMAC on whether the program should be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for accreditation.

Recommend the establishment of a review panel if irreconcilable differences arise between the accreditation committee (and assessment team) and an education provider.

Review, ratify and provide advice on monitoring reports and rating.

Strategic Accreditation Advisory Committee

Purpose

Provide high level strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer in all areas relative to the Accreditation function of ANMAC.

Objectives

To provide high level advice to the CEO of ANMAC in relation to the Accreditation functions of the organisation, this may include:

the development of Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Standards

high level issues in Accreditation

high level issues in relation to regulation, accreditation and education.

To assist ANMAC in understanding and responding to external policies that impact on ANMAC’s functions including:

changes in whole of government policy that impact on health professional regulation, accreditation and education

changes within the university sector that impact on nursing and midwifery education

changes within the vocational education and training sector that impact on nursing and midwifery education.

To provide a forum for debate and discussion in relation to professional issues that are relevant to nursing and midwifery education including: